About this role
**Job Title: Physician Assistant for Geriatric Care**
**Job Description:** We are looking for a Physician Assistant to provide good medical care to older patients in the program.
**Your Duties:** - Work together with doctors to give primary medical care. -
Check and assess patients when they first join, every six months, once a year, or whenever needed. -
Create and follow personalized care plans with the team.
- Treat patients who are sick and manage long-term health conditions
. - Provide preventive care like health screenings, vaccinations, and regular check-ups.
- Prescribe the right medications and therapies.
- Refer patients to specialists if needed.
- Help with planning for patients who are leaving care and transitions.
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers about their treatment and health management.
- Be an active member of a team that includes various healthcare professionals.
- Help create and improve healthcare policies and standards.
- Participate in staff training and education. - Keep accurate and compliant patient records.
- Be part of the on-call rotation. - Follow all rules and guidelines set by the organization.
**Qualifications:**
- Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Must have an active PA license in North Carolina or be willing to get one –
- At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant (preferably with elderly patients) –
- Experience working with frail or elderly populations, or be willing to take PACE training –
Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification –
- Strong clinical skills and ability to make decisions independently –
- Clean history with no malpractice or license issues –
- Must have DEA Registration –
Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (must be active and within the last 30 days) –
Certification Requirements
BLS Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS) DEA NCCPA
State License Requirements
North Carolina
Additional License Requirements
Compliance with state health requirements (e.g., NC Employee Medical Statement)
We look forward to your application!